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Great Planes
Assembly Instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of the Great Planes Power
Pod. This unit is designed to be used with either an electric
motor or an .049 size glow engine. It may be mounted to your
airplane using one of three different methods.
1. Spar mounted (GP Spirit
2. Install with bolts (for permanent installation).
3. Mount with rubber bands (universal/removable).
Please inspect all parts carefully before starting to build. If any
parts are missing, broken, or defective, or if you have any
questions about building the Power Pod, please call us at
(217) 398-8970.
Base
w/Tabs
Main Frame
Holder
Die-cut sheet PPOD01
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Power Pod
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and other 2-piece wings).
Forward Rib
Side Brace
Motor
Fuse
Aft Rib
Supports
Firewall
Parts Included:
Part#
PPOD01
PPOD02
PPOD03
PPOD04
SCRW043
PPODD01
MOTOR-A
SCRW104
NUTS001
NYLON146
WSHR005
VLCRSH03
Tools Required:
❑
1oz. Thin CA (GPMR6002)
❑
CA Accelerator (GPMR6035)
❑
Hobby Knife with #11 blade
❑
DuraTrax
(DTXR1150)
❑
Sandpaper
Gluing Technique For Plywood:
For best results when gluing plywood to plywood, first spray the
joint with CA accelerator. Wait about five seconds or enough
time for the accelerator to evaporate. Then, glue the joint with
thin CA.
Assembly:
Before beginning assembly, choose the mounting method that
best suits your application. Follow the instructions accordingly.
Nut
Plates
❑
1. If you are planning to use this pod with the electric motor,
complete the cut on the main frame as shown above.
Aft Upright
Firewall
Servo Tray
Supports
Die-cut sheet PPOD02
Qty.
Description
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Die-cut Plywood Sheet 1
1
Die-cut Plywood Sheet 2
1
ABS Shroud - Front
1
ABS Shroud - Rear
4
#4 X 3/8" Screws
2
1/2" X 12" White Decal Strips
1
Motor Set (Electric Version Only)
4
4-40 X 1-1/4" Screw
4
4-40 Blind Nuts
2
Nylon Tie Straps
4
#4 Washers
1
3/4" x 3-1/2" Hook & Loop
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curved scissors for trimming shroud (optional)
FOR ELECTRIC ONLY!
Remove the shaded area.
Front Upright
Base
w/Tabs
Base
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Summary of Contents for GREAT PLANES Power Pod
- Page 1 Please inspect all parts carefully before starting to build. If any thin CA. parts are missing, broken, or defective, or if you have any questions about building the Power Pod, please call us at (217) 398-8970. Assembly: Before beginning assembly, choose the mounting method that best suits your application.
- Page 2 ❑ 3. Glue the front and rear uprights to the main frame. ❑ 8. Install the electric motor into the power pod using two nylon straps (see photo below). ❑ 9. Using two small screws (servo screws work great), attach Drill 1/8"...
- Page 3 Mounting on the Great Planes Spirit with two-piece wing. ❑ 1. Position the Power Pod onto the wing root and insert the wing joiner. Glue the plywood rib spacers to the root of one of ❑ the wing panels. If needed, carefully trim away balsa to allow 14.
- Page 4 Universal mounting using the “Bolt-On” system. Attach the strips to the bottom of the pod. ❑ 2. Position the Power Pod onto the wing so it is centered over the center of gravity. Install the mating hook and loop material Position the on the wing so it lines up properly.
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